The G1000 retrofit configuration for the King Air 300 and King Air 350 features two 10.4-inch PFDs and a 15-inch MFD, and can include many of Garmin?s newest G1000 features and capabilities. The G1000?s lightweight and modular design results in a typical weight savings of over 200 pounds compared to the previous avionics installation. Garmin anticipates receiving the STC for the King Air 300 and King Air 350 in mid-2011. Garmin has established a select list of authorized G1000 retrofit dealers to sell and install the G1000 on the King Air.

The G1000 is loaded with Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) compliant, the GFC 700 three axis, fully digital, dual channel, fail passive Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) features roll, pitch and yaw control, integrated satellite weather datalink and digital-quality audio via XM WX Satellite Radio, fully digital airborne weather radar with horizontal and vertical scanning capability that includes WATCH (Weather Attenuated Color Highlight) and identifies deceptively strong or unknown intensity parts of a storm.

Also included are dual integrated radio modules that provide oceanic, enroute, terminal, and approach approved FMS navigation with GPS/WAAS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing, and dual integrated digital audio control systems and dual integrated solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), which can align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic restarts.